October 26, 2012, 12:20PM

The Patriot News Editorial Board endorsement of Scott Perry for the 4th Congressional District states that Perry is an "experienced leader" because of his background in the military and as a state representative. The endorsement says he is known best for championing the Castle Doctrine, which expands people's right to use deadly force when attacked, a bill The Patriot-News... Full story »

July 09, 2012, 12:17AM

While the use of force is being investigated, experts say it’s not supported by the state’s Castle Doctrine, which was expanded last year to give citizens the right to use deadly force when they feel threatened outside of home. Full story »

July 05, 2012, 12:44PM

Florida judge revoked Zimmerman's $150,000 bond last month after prosecutors told the judge Zimmerman and his wife misled the court about how much money they had during an April bond hearing. Full story »

April 18, 2012, 9:48PM

April 15, 2012, 12:21AM

Why must every media-inflamed shooting event revert to the usual anti-self defense screeds? With nothing but supposition and hearsay, some have ruled the Castle Doctrine at fault in the Trayvon Martin shooting. There is nothing to suggest this occurred because of a Castle Doctrine. It was as if activists were waiting for any chance to vilify the law — even... Full story »

April 02, 2012, 6:14AM

Could it happen here? That’s the question every lawmaker in Pennsylvania should be asking in the fallout of the Trayvon Martin killing in Florida. The answer is yes. And it’s probably only a matter of time before it does. Martin, 17, was an unarmed African-American shot to death by George Zimmerman, 28, a member of a neighborhood watch group... Full story »

March 22, 2012, 2:31PM

17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed last month returning to a gated community after buying candy at a convenience store. He was unarmed. The neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, says he was acting in self defense and has not been charged. Full story »

April 28, 2011, 5:51AM

Two bills that expand the state’s so-called Castle Doctrine are ready to misfire in the General Assembly. A bill that passed the House and another that passed the Senate recently have stirred much debate statewide and unfortunately caused some people to believe we can’t already legally protect ourselves in our homes and elsewhere. The truth is we can. We... Full story »

April 16, 2011, 12:24PM

The state House and Senate have each approved a measure that would expand Pennsylvania’s “castle doctrine,” allowing citizens to use lethal force in self-defense in any public place if they feel their life is in danger. Full story »